What are the main factors that influence a HR Admin's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A HR Admin's salary?

A HR Admin's salary grows with experience: a HR Admin (0-2 years)earns $60,908, a Human Resources Generalist II (2-4 years)earns $75,643, a Human Resources Generalist III (4-7 years)earns $92,744, a Human Resources Generalist IV (7+ years)earns $111,953, a Human Resources Supervisor (7+ years)earns $108,957,

What are the highest paying states for a HR Admin?

HR Admin salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for HR Admin roles are District of Columbia $65,505, California $65,256, Massachusetts $64,386. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of HR Admin roles make?

Salaries for HR Admin level roles vary by specialization: Credit Admin: $114,791; healthcare admin: $99,165; ADMIN, HR (FULL-TIME): $75,458; Payroll Admin: $74,745; Hr: $73,964.

HR Admin Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a HR Admin make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a HR Admin in Rhode Island is $61,340 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a HR Admin's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,552
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,444 to $67,208
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,167

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HR Admin Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,208	$5,601	$1,292	$32
Average	$61,340	$5,112	$1,180	$29
25th Percentile	$54,444	$4,537	$1,047	$26

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Key Factors That Influence HR Admin Salaries

A HR Admin's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Levels	Salary
HR Admin Level HR Admin	$60,908
Human Res... Level HR Admin	$75,643
Human Res... Level HR Admin	$92,744
Human Res... Level HR Admin	$111,953
Human Res... Level HR Admin	$108,957

How Do HR Admin Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract HR Admins. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $65,505.
California: $65,256.
Massachusetts: $64,386.

District of Columbia $65,505 California $65,256 Massachusetts $64,386 Washington $64,150 New Jersey $64,126 Alaska $64,043 Connecticut $63,227 New York $62,896

Hawaii $61,837 Rhode Island $61,340 Maryland $61,002 Minnesota $60,541 Colorado $60,363 Illinois $60,304 Oregon $60,079 Delaware $59,914

New Hampshire $59,810 Virginia $59,577 Pennsylvania $58,896 Nevada $58,553 North Dakota $58,441 Michigan $58,263 Wisconsin $58,198 Vermont $58,068

Texas $57,707 Maine $57,683 Arizona $57,648 Ohio $57,606 Georgia $57,062 Indiana $56,790 Wyoming $56,737 Utah $56,654

Iowa $56,618 Kansas $56,334 Louisiana $56,252 North Carolina $56,222 Missouri $56,210 Florida $55,979 Montana $55,855 Nebraska $55,737

Kentucky $55,672 South Carolina $55,435 Tennessee $55,287 Idaho $55,228 New Mexico $54,796 Oklahoma $54,702 Alabama $54,352 South Dakota $53,767

Arkansas $53,447 West Virginia $53,276 Mississippi $52,761

Top Paying Cities for HR Admins

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $62,345
Albion: $61,310
Ashaway: $62,582

Adamsville, RI $62,345 Albion, RI $61,310 Ashaway, RI $62,582 Barrington, RI $61,310 Block Island, RI $62,257 Bradford, RI $62,541 Bristol, RI $61,251 Carolina, RI $62,032

Charlestown, RI $62,097 Chepachet, RI $61,192 Clayville, RI $61,251 Coventry, RI $61,192 West Greenwich, RI $61,150 East Greenwich, RI $61,233 Exeter, RI $62,541 Fiskeville, RI $61,310

Forestdale, RI $61,251 Foster, RI $61,150 Glendale, RI $61,150 Greene, RI $61,837 Greenville, RI $61,310 Harmony, RI $61,292 Harrisville, RI $61,192 Hope, RI $61,310

Hope Valley, RI $62,582 Hopkinton, RI $62,600 Jamestown, RI $61,973 Kenyon, RI $62,523 Little Compton, RI $62,322 Manville, RI $61,310 Mapleville, RI $61,150 Newport, RI $61,984

Middletown, RI $62,245 North Kingstown, RI $61,133 North Scituate, RI $61,292 Oakland, RI $61,209 Pascoag, RI $61,174 Pawtucket, RI $61,310 Central Falls, RI $61,310 Cumberland, RI $61,310

Lincoln, RI $61,310 Portsmouth, RI $61,736 Prudence Island, RI $61,192 Rockville, RI $62,600 Saunderstown, RI $62,008 Shannock, RI $62,505 Slatersville, RI $61,251 Slocum, RI $62,008

Tiverton, RI $62,363 Wakefield, RI $61,943 Kingston, RI $61,955 Narragansett, RI $61,967 Peace Dale, RI $61,943 Warren, RI $61,292 Warwick, RI $61,310 Westerly, RI $62,617

West Kingston, RI $61,990 West Warwick, RI $61,310 Wood River Junction, RI $62,541 Woonsocket, RI $61,251 North Smithfield, RI $61,292 Wyoming, RI $62,523 Providence, RI $61,310 Cranston, RI $61,310

North Providence, RI $61,310 East Providence, RI $61,310 Riverside, RI $61,310 Rumford, RI $61,310 Smithfield, RI $61,310 Johnston, RI $61,310

HR Admin Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a HR Admin's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$54,444

Average $61,340/year

$67,208

$4,537

Average $5,112/month

$5,601

$1,047

Average $1,180/week

$1,292

$26

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,208	$5,601	$1,292	$32
Average	$61,340	$5,112	$1,180	$29
25th Percentile	$54,444	$4,537	$1,047	$26

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